National league previews

Bray Wanderers v Finn Harps (Carlisle Grounds, 7.45)

John Walsh and Mick Doohan are available again after injury while Dave Campbell and Kieran O'Brien return from suspension to give in-form Bray a full panel. Not surprisingly, however, manager Pat Devlin is unlikely to make any changes as his side strives to extend a 10-match unbeaten run.

Gavin Dykes believes some of his Finn Harps players may find it hard to get out of Donegal due to the snow, though four of them: Shane Bradley, Neil Fitzhenry, Richard McGinley and Niall Bonner, need not worry in that regard as they are suspended. Trevor Scanlon comes in to bolster a depleted defence.

Harps appalling away form - with seven defeats and the irony of a win at Shelbourne their only victory in eight games - is the reason they find themselves trapped second from bottom. "We're difficult to beat at home, but dreadful away," admits manager Dykes.

Referee Hugh Byrne will inspect the pitch at 9.30 this morning to determine if the match can go ahead.

Last two seasons: 1999/2000: Did not meet; 2000/2001: Finn Harps 1 Bray Wanderers 0. Current league form: Bray Wanderers: WDDWD; Finn Harps: LDDLL.

Leading league scorers: Bray Wanderers: Tresson (seven); Finn Harps: Nesovic (six).

Referee: H Byrne (Dublin).

Betting: Home: 8/13; Draw: 9/4; Away: 4/1.

St Patrick's Athletic v Bohemians (Richmond Park, 7.45)St Patrick's have rubbished rumours that Paul Byrne is about to re-join Bohemains next month, insisting the winger is contracted to the Inchicore club until the end of the season.

Robbie Griffin returns from suspension to give his manager Pat Dolan a full squad.

Bohemians manager Roddy Collins watches the first of two games from the stand as he sits out a dugout ban so Pete Mahon takes charge from the sideline.

Also suspended, just for this game, is captain and anchor midfielder Kevin Hunt. Darren O'Keeffe is set to start instead.

Davy Williamson, who has gone on the transfer list at his own request (frustrated at his lack of first team action) will be on the bench.

Last two seasons: 1999/2000: Bohemians 0 St Patrick's Athletic 0, St Patrick's Athletic 1 Bohemians 3, Bohemians 0 St Patrick's Atheltic 1. 2000/2001: Bohemians 2 St. Patrick's Athletic 2. Current league form: St Patrick's Athletic: LWWLW; Bohemains: DLWLW.

Leading league scorers: St Patrick's Athletic: L Kelly (six); Bohemians: Crowe (13).

Referee: J Feighery (Dublin).

Betting: Home: 6/4; Draw: 11/5; Away: 6/4.

First Division: Athlone Town v Drogheda United (7.30); Waterford United v St. Francis (7.45).

Betting courtesy of Paddy Power.